Son of Norway’s crown princess convicted of rape and sentenced to four years in prison
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison for rape and domestic violence. The verdict follows a high-profile trial that has drawn significant attention to the Norwegian royal family.
Why it matters
The conviction of a member of a royal family on serious criminal charges is a rare and significant event that impacts public perception of the monarchy.
Marius Borg Høiby in Oslo on 19 January. Photograph: Heiko Junge/NTB Scanpix/AP View image in fullscreen Marius Borg Høiby in Oslo on 19 January. Photograph: Heiko Junge/NTB Scanpix/AP Norway Son of Norway’s crown princess convicted of rape and sentenced to four years in prison Marius Borg Høiby found guilty of two counts of rape, one count of domestic violence and other crimes
The report provides factual details of the court verdict and trial proceedings without editorializing.
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